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QB McNair Retiring From NFL

Co-MVP in 2003, injuries had plagued 35-year-old recently

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(Newser) – Ravens quarterback Steve McNair will announce his retirement today, the Baltimore Sun reports. The 13-year veteran surprised his teammates with his decision this morning at a team mini-camp. After leading Tennessee to a Super Bowl, he spent the past two seasons with Baltimore, and injuries limited him to only six games last season.

McNair shared NFL MVP honors with Indianapolis' Peyton Manning in 2003, and took the Tennessee Titans to the 1999 Super Bowl, where they lost to the Rams. The Ravens still have quarterbacks Kyle Boller and Troy Smith, and could be considering drafting Boston College’s Matt Ryan.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair hands off to running back Willis McGahee during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Baltimore.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair hands off to running back Willis McGahee during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, in Baltimore.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Quarterback Steve McNair is announcing his retirement from the NFL today after 13 seasons.
Quarterback Steve McNair is announcing his retirement from the NFL today after 13 seasons.   (AP Photo/ Steve Ruark)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair looks on during training camp in this Aug. 2, 2006 file photo, in Westminster, Md.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Steve McNair looks on during training camp in this Aug. 2, 2006 file photo, in Westminster, Md.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton,file)
This Jan. 30, 2000 file photo shows Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair rolling out of the pocket during the second quarter against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta.
This Jan. 30, 2000 file photo shows Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair rolling out of the pocket during the second quarter against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta.   (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
this Dec. 3, 2007 file photo shows Baltimore Ravens' injured quarterback Steve McNair watching from the sidelines during the first half of the Ravens NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Baltimore.
this Dec. 3, 2007 file photo shows Baltimore Ravens' injured quarterback Steve McNair watching from the sidelines during the first half of the Ravens NFL football game against the New England Patriots...   (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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